State Representative, District 17, Position 22-year term
Paul Harris
(Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience: Republican House Whip, 2012-2014; State Representative, 2010-2014; Precinct Committee Officer, 2003-2014; Evergreen School Board Director, 1993-2003.
Other Professional Experience: Washington State Sales Manager, Quick Collect, Inc; Business Owner, Cascade Paint & Supply; Owner, Quick Meds; Vice President, Miller Paint Company.
Education: Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting and Economics, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT; Parkrose High School, Portland, OR.
Community Service: Lifelong Boy Scout Leader, Eagle Scout, Rotary Member, Soccer Coach, Basketball Coach.
Statement: Vote Paul Harris and let’s “Get Washington Working”. Unshackle businesses from excessive regulations, taxes and fees allowing economic progress and job creation. Fund education first and fully with a stand-alone budget. Education is the primary duty of the state and should not be dependent on tax increases. The Affordable Health Care Act is broken. Steps need to be taken to truly make healthcare affordable for everyone. Our state budget is balanced. We need to limit spending and not raise taxes. My proposals will work for you and for Clark County. Vote Paul Harris.
Contact: (360) 553-2748; ; electharris.com
Richard McCluskey
(Prefers Democratic Party)
Elected Experience: I’ve served as a Precinct Committee Officer in this and my previous neighborhood.
Other Professional Experience: I’m a working person with thirty years of experience in maintenance and repair of electronic systems and equipment preceded by fifteen years in sales.
Education: After graduating high school, I studied Theater Arts and Audio Production.
Community Service: I’ve served on numerous advisory committees and taught basic audio classes at our local community radio station. I taught computer classes to seniors at the Senior Computer Learning Center.
Statement: As your representative I’ll work to grow living wage jobs right here at home. The kind of jobs that build great families, successful businesses, a healthy environment, and a vibrant community.
Every child deserves a great education, I’ll uphold the highest standards in K-12 education, our greatest responsibility and our most noble endeavor. I’ll strive to promote effective and efficient public services that benefit all and assure that our transportation infrastructure is at it’s best. I’ll remain accessible and responsive to your needs and your requests so that you too have a strong and constant voice in Olympia.
Contact: (360) 896-1717; ; mccluskey17.com